How to Design a Man's Bedroom With Black Furniture

Black furniture adds sophistication to a man's bedroom.

Black furniture -- ideal for a man's bedroom because it conveys stability, strength and sophistication -- is compatible with many decor styles including traditional, rustic, Asian-inspired or modern. Window treatments, bed dressings, floor and wall finishes, along with accessories, should express a man's lifestyle and personal taste. Create a file of paint samples, fabric swatches and inspirational images to guide the decorating choices for a bedroom that has manly appeal.

Traditional Furniture and Decor

Traditional bedrooms are characterized by heavy furniture with decorative carvings, pale walls and carpeting, and symmetrical room arrangements to create a unified backdrop for a coordinating black bedroom set. You can turn the room's mood masculine with fabrics and wallpaper in subtle stripes, foulard prints or tone-on-tone geometric patterns. Framed pictures with the look created by old masters, such as maps, portraits or a still life handsomely accessorize the traditional man's bedroom.

Country or Rustic

For a man's bedroom with country or rustic appeal, select black furniture with a more rustic or hand-hewn appearance. Textured plaster walls and wood flooring topped by a braided rug add to the look. Bed coverings and window dressings in a buffalo check or flannel plaid, and a trading or wool blanket at the foot of the bed complement the decor scheme. Continue the rustic look with lamps and chairs made of wood, wrought iron or dark metal. Accessorize with outdoor scenes, hunting decoys or sports memorabilia.

Asian-Inspired

Asian-inspired rooms include highly lacquered black furniture. Richly outfit Chinese-influenced bedroom decor by adding Oriental rugs, carved wooden furniture and brocade fabrics in red, black and gold. In contrast, a Japanese-inspired or Zen theme aims for a serene, spare look with plain walls and wood or tatami-covered floors. The bed consists of a mattress or futon on a low platform, covered with textured, handwoven blankets in a neutral color. Add an accent color via throw pillows on the bed and a Japanese-styled print above the dresser.

Modern

Clean-lined black furniture inspires a modern man's bedroom with minimal ornamentation. Neutral backgrounds such as white and charcoal gray complement the modern decor theme. Add color and interest with an oversized art piece -- an abstract painting -- displayed on the focal wall. Echo one or two of the painting's colors in a throw pillow on the bed, a lampshade or side chair. Lamps and other accessories with a sculptured, futuristic design and modern finish, such as stainless steel, complete the look.

About the Author

Jan Burch has written about home, garden, wellness and other topics since 1992. Her articles have appeared in ByLine, Living Natural and New Mexico Woman. Based in Albuquerque, Burch is a Feng Shui consultant and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner. A life-long crafting enthusiast, she holds a master's degree from the University of California.